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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.92, 724.88 and 450.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.92, 724.88 and 450.16 is: 674.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.92 : 724.88 = 450.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.92/724.88 = 450.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.92x = 724.88 × 450.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.92x = 326,311.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,311.98/483.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.31

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